Arsenal keeping tabs on Wolves’ Pedro Neto ahead of January transfer window
Arsenal are keeping close tabs on Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Pedro Neto ahead of the January transfer window, according to reports. The Gunners had considered a move for the Portugal international last year but were put off by Wolves’ £50 million asking price.
Neto’s Premier League career disrupted by injuries
Neto’s time in the Premier League has been disrupted by injuries as he missed 10 months due to a knee issue before an ankle problem sidelined him for four months last term. However, the 23-year-old has made an excellent start to the current campaign with a goal and four assists in seven Premier League games so far.
Arsenal monitoring Neto’s performances
According to talkSPORT, Arsenal are closely monitoring Neto’s performances for Wolves ahead of the January window. The report claims that Mikel Arteta is looking for further attacking reinforcements in the upcoming window, although Wolves would be ‘reluctant’ to sell Neto.
Neto’s versatility attractive proposition for Arsenal
Neto’s versatility would be an attractive proposition for Arsenal as the winger has shown that he is capable of performing in multiple areas across the front line. Arsenal’s need to sign cover for the right side of Arteta’s attack will also be heightened due to their injury concerns with Bukayo Saka, who has played in 87 consecutive Premier League games for the Gunners.
Saka was forced off in Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Lens in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. But the England international has also been nagged by an Achilles injury which he has suffered since the end of last season.
Conclusion
With Arsenal looking to strengthen their attacking options in January, Pedro Neto could be an ideal signing for the Gunners. The Portuguese winger has already shown his quality in the Premier League and his versatility makes him an attractive proposition for Mikel Arteta. However, Wolves are likely to be reluctant to part ways with their star man and it remains to be seen whether Arsenal can convince them to sell.